All systems go for Desert Dash
Cyclist bet on success
The stage is set for the much-anticipated Nedbank desert cycling competition as brave cyclist kick-off of their long journey to from Windhoek to Swakopmund this afternoon.
The competition will see young and old, men and women, show their mettle from the capital through the scorching Namib Desert.
It will be a battle of who can peddle the fastest and who has the stamina, will and energy to complete the long and arduous journey.
The event starts at 18:00 with route of a one kilometre around the Grove Mall before the real business begins.
Official race organiser Leander Borg reassured the cyclists that everything is in place for the titanic cycling battle.
“We have everything set for the Desert Dash and I can assure you that the route looks pretty good.
“There are three ambulances on standby and all the safety officials are well equipped with everything they might need.
“The only advice I can give is for the cyclists not to push hard too early since it is going to be a long journey,” Borg said.
The FNB Vets team sponsor, FNB’s head of private clients Elize Smith, said the bank was proud of being associated with the team.
“We are proud to be able to support this winning team and are confident that they will achieve podium placement
“The team was at the top in the veterans’ category at Otjihavera and we know we are part of a victorious team,” she noted.
Smith said sport development and support was one of the main focus areas of the FNB Namibia Foundation Holdings Trust.
The team for the 2016 Desert Dash includes Stefan Bohlke, Eleanor Grassow, Hans du Toit and Ian Grassow.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The competition will see young and old, men and women, show their mettle from the capital through the scorching Namib Desert.
It will be a battle of who can peddle the fastest and who has the stamina, will and energy to complete the long and arduous journey.
The event starts at 18:00 with route of a one kilometre around the Grove Mall before the real business begins.
Official race organiser Leander Borg reassured the cyclists that everything is in place for the titanic cycling battle.
“We have everything set for the Desert Dash and I can assure you that the route looks pretty good.
“There are three ambulances on standby and all the safety officials are well equipped with everything they might need.
“The only advice I can give is for the cyclists not to push hard too early since it is going to be a long journey,” Borg said.
The FNB Vets team sponsor, FNB’s head of private clients Elize Smith, said the bank was proud of being associated with the team.
“We are proud to be able to support this winning team and are confident that they will achieve podium placement
“The team was at the top in the veterans’ category at Otjihavera and we know we are part of a victorious team,” she noted.
Smith said sport development and support was one of the main focus areas of the FNB Namibia Foundation Holdings Trust.
The team for the 2016 Desert Dash includes Stefan Bohlke, Eleanor Grassow, Hans du Toit and Ian Grassow.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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